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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.10 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.10 and 69.62 is: 104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.10 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.10 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.10 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 15,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.60/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.35

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